Month: February 2026

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC ETFs Record $133M in Outflows as Sentiment Stays in Extreme Fear

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday as market sentiment remained deeply entrenched in “Extreme Fear”. The withdrawals bring weekly losses to $238 million, setting the stage for a potential five-week consecutive outflow streak amid weakening institutional interest and testing technical support levels. This shift in flows has intensified the Bitcoin price prediction debate, with analysts assessing whether the current weakness signals a deeper correction or a consolidation phase before a potential rebound. On Feb. 18 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows…

Did Quantum Computing Fears Crash Bitcoin? NYDIG Says No

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Quantum computing has become the latest all-purpose explanation for Bitcoin’s recent drawdown, but NYDIG says the numbers don’t back the narrative. In a Feb. 17 research note, NYDIG research head Greg Cipolaro argues that “quantum fears” are loud, but not a primary driver of the sell-off when you look at search behavior, cross-asset correlations, and broader risk positioning. Quantum Panic Didn’t Sink Bitcoin NYDIG frames “Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers” as the theoretical endgame risk investors keep circling. The problem is that market behavior doesn’t look like a repricing of an…

Bitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?

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Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […] Original

‘Bitcoin Going to Zero’ Google Searches Hit Highest Level Since FTX

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Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have surged to their highest level since the post‑FTX panic in November 2022, according to Google Trends data for the past five years.  The spike aligns with Bitcoin’s latest drawdown from its Oct. 6, 2025, all‑time high near $126,000 to about $66,500 at the time of writing on Thursday, according to data from Coingecko, leaving the asset almost 50% below its peak.  At the same time, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has plunged into extreme fear around 9, levels previously seen during…

The Truth About Bitcoin Miners in the Oil & Gas Field (Video-Podcast)

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Chris Alfano, CEO of 360 Energy, joins us to talk about the integration of Bitcoin mining and oil & gas. We discuss the recent investment from Halliburton and what it signals for the industry. Chris explains why major oil companies prefer giving away waste gas for free over taking hash price exposure, the technical challenges of dirty fuel gas, and the shift from individual wellheads to large-scale pipeline deployments. Subscribe to the newsletter! Notes: * Hash price hit all-time low of $29/PH/day.…

SUI Eyes Price Recovery As Grayscale, Canary Debut First ETFs

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As the first two spot SUI exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debut in the US, some analysts have suggested that the cryptocurrency could be preparing for a massive recovery after bouncing from a crucial support level. Related Reading SUI’s Institutional Momentum Expands On Wednesday, Grayscale and Canary Capital debuted the first two spot SUI ETFs, offering direct, regulated exposure to the cryptocurrency while allowing investors to benefit from staking rewards. Notably, Grayscale expanded its lineup of crypto-based products by converting its Grayscale SUI Trust into a spot ETF, which is now live…

Blockchain Data May Predict Drug Overdose Surges, Chainalysis Says

Blockchain transaction data tied to cryptocurrency payments may provide an early signal of emerging drug crises, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study, which examined illicit market activity across darknet drug and fraud ecosystems, found that crypto flows connected to darknet markets reached nearly $2.6 billion in 2025, showing that online drug markets continue to operate at scale despite repeated law-enforcement takedowns. Vendors typically receive payments from personal wallets and centralized exchanges. Beyond measuring criminal activity, Chainalysis argued that the data can track real-world health…

UAE built $700M bitcoin stockpile through mining

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Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence says the United Arab Emirates has amassed approximately $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations. Summary Arkham Intelligence says UAE government-linked wallets contain roughly 6,300 BTC worth about $700 million. The holdings stem from industrial-scale mining via Citadel Mining, not seizures or open-market purchases. With an estimated 9,300 BTC mined in total, the UAE ranks near sixth globally among publicly identified government Bitcoin holders. UAE amasses $700M BTC war chest via state-linked miner According to Arkham’s on-chain research, wallets identified as controlled by…

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The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data

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Blockchain analytics platform Arkham has released a new report identifying the largest known Bitcoin (BTC) holders at the start of 2026, offering a detailed snapshot of how the cryptocurrency is distributed across individuals, corporations, governments, and financial institutions. Top Bitcoin Holders Looking across major ownership categories, Arkham’s verified on‑chain data shows that the largest individual holder remains Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto’s wallets contain 1,096,358 BTC, valued at approximately $75 billion, representing 5.5% of the total supply. Among cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase ranks first. The digital asset platform holds 993,069…